WHITTIER, CA, August 2026 — Ask most people what their biggest everyday problem is and you might expect stress, money, or work. But a new survey of 409 consumers conducted by Troomy Nootropics found that the single most common answer was something more specific: the inability to wind down after work, even when exhausted.

Twenty-eight point nine percent of respondents, the largest single response in the survey, identified 'can't wind down after work, brain won't switch off' as their number one everyday problem. In open-ended responses, consumers described the experience in their own words: 'I would love to sleep more than three hours a night.' 'I need assistance with sleep every night.' 'Stress. I want to be able to leave work at work.' 'Brain focus and energy level starts crashing late afternoon into evening.'

Troomy Nootropics, whose Sleep Reishi + Melatonin Gummies are formulated specifically for this problem, is publishing this data because the tired-but-wired experience is fundamentally different from simple insomnia and it requires a different approach than melatonin alone.

THE TIRED-BUT-WIRED PROBLEM

The brain that won't switch off after a demanding day is not a sleep onset problem. It is a stress and cortisol regulation problem. The nervous system remains activated long after the workday ends, keeping the brain in a state of alertness that melatonin cannot fully address on its own. Melatonin signals sleep onset, but it does not address the activated state that precedes it.

Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) has been studied for its adaptogenic properties, which help regulate the body's stress response. Unlike melatonin, which works by directly signaling the pineal gland to initiate sleep, reishi works upstream, supporting the body's ability to shift out of the activated, stressed state that keeps the brain running after hours.

The combination addresses both sides of the tired-but-wired experience: reishi supports the transition out of the activated stress state, while melatonin signals the sleep onset the body is ready for. For people who have found melatonin alone helpful for jet lag or shift work but insufficient for the wired-brain-after-a-hard-day problem, this dual mechanism tells a different story.

WHAT THE SURVEY FOUND

The survey of 409 Troomy Nootropics consumers revealed that the tired-but-wired problem ranked above every other everyday wellness challenge. Sleep-related responses dominated the open-ended answers alongside stress, focus, and energy concerns, with multiple respondents describing the same pattern: physically exhausted but mentally unable to stop.

Forty-three point five percent of respondents said they were most curious about Troomy's Sleep product, the highest of any product in the lineup. Thirty-three point three percent said knowing the product costs approximately one dollar per night would make them most comfortable trying it.

"The data confirmed what we hear from our customers all the time. The problem is not just getting to sleep, it is getting the brain to stop running first. Reishi addresses that upstream problem, and melatonin handles the sleep signal. Together they work on the full cycle in a way neither ingredient can do alone."

— Bryan Garrison, Founder, Troomy Nootropics

ABOUT THE TROOMY SLEEP REISHI GUMMIES

Troomy's Sleep Reishi + Melatonin Gummies combine triple-extracted reishi mushroom with 2.5mg of melatonin, passionflower, and lemon balm. The product is vegetarian, caffeine-free, and formulated without gelatin. At approximately $0.58 per serving on subscription, it is designed as a nightly habit rather than an occasional sleep aid. Available at troomy.com and through iHerb, Amazon, Walmart, and Target.

ABOUT TROOMY NOOTROPICS

Troomy Nootropics is a functional mushroom supplement brand headquartered in Whittier, California. The company produces a full lineup of mushroom gummies and capsules designed to support focus, calm, energy, sleep, immunity, recovery, and beauty, all formulated with triple-extracted, US-grown functional mushrooms, plant-based ingredients, and natural flavors. Troomy products are vegetarian, non-psychedelic, and federally legal throughout the United States. Available at troomy.com and through iHerb, Amazon, Walmart, and Target.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Contact Information:

Troomy Nootropics

13217 Whittier Blvd Unit B
Whittier, CA 90602
United States

Faith Nash
+1-866-698-7669
https://troomy.com